When the kidneys are affected by some diseases, they do not work properly and can cause illness. The blood work, urine tests, and other tests such as ultrasound and renal scan can give the doctor a lot of information, but sometimes this is not enough to make the diagnosis, and a kidney biopsy is needed. From the biopsy the doctors can learn what is causing the symptoms and if treatment is required. If treatment is required, the biopsy also allows the doctor to give some idea about how seriou…
The Hematology, Oncology and Nephrology service at the IWK recognizes that the journey of a life-threatening illness is a hard one, with many challenges and adjustments along the way. Because of this, the team has an ‘End of Treatment’ bell. The bell is there for children and youth to ring at milestone moments. Ringing the bell means that a child or youth has finished their course of treatment and is ready for the next chapter of their life.
Exercise-related questions or concerns? Please contact the IWK Pysiotherapy department at 902-470-8025. There are many factors involved in caring for an injury and returning to sports. This may be different for every patient depending on things like the type and stability of their injury. If you have had a simple fracture or injury you will likely be able to return to sports sooner than someone with a complex fracture or injury.
After the hard work of delivery of a baby, many mothers have questions about when they should start to exercises, or return to their usual exercise routine. This guide should help with some of those questions.
Adenoidectomy pre-operative and post-operative care.
When a child or youth is diagnosed with diabetes, it triggers a variety of changes in the family. Family routines and roles change, finances might be stretched, and family members deal with a list of new concerns. The time following diagnosis can be stressful.
Youth at AIS participate in individual, group, and family therapy.
About cortisol insufficiency, and treatments.
Descriptions of possible allergic reactions to watch for and who to call for help.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
What is the Maritime Newborn Screening service? Who, what, why and how baby is tested; explanation of disorders and test results.
List of recommended resources on anxiety - books and websites.
Description of Child and Adolescent Mental Health program's anxiety treatment groups; recommended books.